Northstar and West Elementary will be holding their Fall Fundraiser, the first annual Jog-A-Thon, next week. West is October 11 and North is October 13. All proceeds go to the schools. We have set a goal of $20,000. West is working on a color document printer and North is working on getting an iPad in each classroom!

Every student gets a Panther wristband and snack for participating. Each student will also get a chance to win an IPod Shuffle just for jogging. Students who raise $100 or more in pledges will receive a T-Shirt.

The Knoxville PTO is looking for volunteers to help both days! They have different time slots available and could really use your help. Please send an email to rsroberts@mchsi.com if you can help and we will get you on the schedule.

You are also invited to come during your child's scheduled jog time to help cheer the kids on. A schedule is attached with each classroom's jog times.

Last week, packets were sent home with the students at Northstar and West Elementary announcing the upcoming Jog-A-Thon.

West: Oct 11, 2011
North: Oct 13, 2011

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR BOTH DAYS!!! The PTO needs volunteers throughout the day on both days for this event. If you can help, please email Sara R rsroberts@mchsi.com or Jacquii O jajaolson@iowatelecom.net. We have times available throughout the day!

More information regarding this FUN fall fundraiser can be found at this link: Jog-A-Thon

Based on the fundraising survey we conducted last spring, the Knoxville Elementary PTO fundraising committee has made a change in fundraising this year. The majority of parents who responded to the survey indicated that they would prefer non-selling fundraisers (such as the Spell-A-Thon) vs. the selling fundraisers such as the gift wrap/food fundraisers.

We are pleased to announce that the Knoxville Elementary PTO will be holding it’s first annual Knoxville Elementary Jog-A-Thon to raise funds for our elementary schools. The Jog-A-Thon will replace our usual Fall selling fundraiser. The events will be held on two separate days:

West Jog-A-Thon: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

North Jog-A-Thon: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Students will collect pledges per laps completed or flat donations, whether the lap is ran, jogged, or walked. In addition to raising money for our schools, students will earn individual and classroom prizes as well. Since this event is organized and run by volunteers, 100% of the proceeds goes to our Elementary Schools.

We need volunteers! Volunteer information will be sent out with the packets. The information will also be included on the KCSD blog under We Need Help!

Box Tops Corner

Our Mission

Our Mission as the Knoxville Elementary PTO is to:

Promote a positive relationship between the parents and guardian's of Knoxville's children and the staff of the Knoxville school system. We will strive to enhance the educational facilities of the Knoxville Elementary schools. We also hope to offer extra activities not funded by the Knoxville school district budget. We will offer volunteers to help with class activities, as well as community projects. We will raise money for the use of our children and the elementary schools of Knoxville. We will also be a leader in providing a positive role model to the children of Knoxville. And, last but not least, we will strive to DO OUR PANTHER BEST!